Asia and Oceania

• Travel Summary
• Safety and security
• Local laws and customs
• Entry requirements

• Health
• General
 

Travel Summary

• Pitcairn Island is a British Overseas Territory.  There is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation. The Governor's Representative on the island can provide advice if required. See the General section of this travel advice for more details.
  
  
• Visitors wishing to stay on Pitcairn for two weeks or more, or wishing to travel with children must contact the Pitcairn Island Office in Auckland before making any plans to travel. See the Entry Requirements (Requirements on arrival) section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• There is no air access to the island, but from December 2009 a regular shiping service will operate between Pitcairn and Mangareva. Details of sailings can be found on visitpitcairn.pn Transfer to and from the island is by longboat and can be dangerous in adverse weather conditions.
  
  
• As a precaution against the spread of Swine Flu (H1N1) Pitcairn has introduced a requirement for vessels travelling to the island to provide a formal declaration of the health of passengers and crew. The Pitcairn Island doctor will communicate with either the Captain or the ship’s doctor, as appropriate. If there is doubt about fitness of an individual to land on Pitcairn, a brief medical examination may be required including measurement of body temperature.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism on Pitcairn.  But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  Medical facilities are limited.  You should ensure that your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.  You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake.  See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.